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Stunning views on the shores of Lake Windermere - The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant, Windermere, Cumbria

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant

4.1
4.1
166 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2+ people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
* Any bookings over 10 please contact us directly online or by phone and we will do our best to accommodate you.*

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is a stunning restaurant and bar, overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere, providing a picturesque environment for dining. Serving fresh, original, everyday eating on the shores of Lake Windermere, the menu includes traditional British favorite's. Enjoy a coffee, light lunch or something a little more substantial as you unwind with a drink overlooking the boats on Windermere Marina. Why not join us for simply great fresh food and fine wine in a contemporary, relaxed and informal setting.

The restaurant is open Friday - Monday from 9am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tuesday - Thursday from 11am serving lunch and dinner.

**PARKING AVAILIABLE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE BOATHOUSE** - Marina car park available for all Boathouse customers (Please call for a code we will need your car registration please have it to hand)

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    015394 22785
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Dallinson
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.
  • Neighbourhood
    Windermere
  • Cross Street
    From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Meal

    £60.00 - £120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Experience an exquisite set menu created by our amazing team, designed to tantalize your taste buds, made with the finest seasonal ingredients artfully prepared why not indulge in a festive atmosphere across both our floors with live DJ downstairs and great background pipe music in our upstairs restaurant. We are offering a limited number of tickets. In order to confirm your booking, we will require prepayment and a pre order for your meal. Your booking is not secure without these. All our food is made to order and slight changes can be made to assist with any allergies or intolerances. Along with your food you can also get a welcome drink on arrival and bubbles at midnight We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!
  • Christmas Day Dinner

    £60.00 - £120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    We're excited to announce that our Christmas menu has been finalised, and it's filled with delightful seasonal dishes we're sure you'll love. In order to confirm your booking, we will require prepayment and a pre order for your meal. Your booking is not secure without these. All our food is made to order and slight changes can be made to assist with any allergies or intolerances. Along with your food you can also choose one of our fantastic wines to accompany your meal there will also be the option to upgrade to your favourite from our list. (1 bottle per 2 guests) We look forward to celebrating this special day with you! PLEASE NOTE: Parties of 1-4 will be seated at 12pm Parties of 4+ will be seated at 12.30pm
  • Coastline Christmas Party Night

    £45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 6, 2024 only
    7:30 p.m.
    Join Us For An Unforgettable Festive Evening !!!!!! Dance the night away to your favorite Christmas classics and lively tunes preformed by our amazing band Coastline Indulge in our festive inspired 3 course menu with all the festive trimmings. Toast the season with a Christmas cocktail mulled wine and more bring your friends, family or colleagues for a night full of fun, laughter and holiday cheer! Book your tickets now call us on 015394 22785 or https://www.theboathouse-windermere.co.uk

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Child-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    British

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and drink set in an absolutely stunning setting." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great service," making it a favorite for many. The marina views enhance the relaxed atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. "Hidden gem" indeed!

166 Reviews
  1. Jack

    Bath

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Looks great on the menu but massively did not deliver. Starters were ok but belly pork bits were 90% fat. Bacon chop main was just so salty it tasted like it hadn't been rinsed and overpowered everything. Mussels main was gritty and still had beards attached to some. Sauce was so watery it didn't taste of anything and chips were just full of salt again. Did complain and were not charged for the mussels. Promises alot but doesn't deliver.

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  2. Megan

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks, and incredibly friendly waiters and bar staff always being polite and welcoming. We had a lovely meal and would definitely go back

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  3. Campbell

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal and excellent service. Good kids menu. Good location

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  4. Adam

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff nice and friendly a great asset to the business, lights where very bright and ambient table lights didn’t work at all which creates a nicer experience/ atmosphere Food was lovely and well cooked

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  5. Helen

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very busy and it took a while to be given the menus and for our initial drinks order to be taken. We did receive an apology for this and from then on the service was excellent and the food came quickly after this. Our main meals and desserts were beautifully presented and were extremely nice. We were residents of the Marina Village so we had the pleasant bonus of a 10% reduction to our bill. I would like to visit again.

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  6. Kevin

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic. Very relaxed atmosphere. Service a little slow but not a major problem.

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  7. Elaine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. A great menu and choice. The food was delicious. Well presented, piping hot and plentiful. The marina view is beautiful. The Boathouse is a hidden gem. A relaxed atmosphere where you never feel rushed, always made to feel welcome and the food is always superb.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really friendly staff who kindly offered to move us to another table so we’d not be disturbed by other guests walking past. The view over the marina was beautiful at dusk. Food and service were fab. 3 of us had fish and chips which were delicious and my husband had the pork and leek sausages and mash which he said were perfect. Thank you.

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  9. Louisa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the jack Daniel’s chicken wings and fish and chips. Both very nice. Fish and chips came with tartar sauce, mushy peas and curry sauce which was a great twist. My partner had buttermilk prawns and mussels for mains. Both looked and tasted very nice. Big portions.

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  10. Andrea

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked dinner for a Friday night to celebrate my 50th birthday with family. This was recommended and on previous reviews,advised to book upstairs for the view of marina. We were at a lovely window seat,and very quiet,just another table of 4 in the restaurant. Out waitress,Lorna was really attentive with our party and suggested some new choices on the menu.Our party had beef,prawns,hallumi and cauliflower to start. Fab.We also had the tandoori cod and pasta for mains. It was the best fish dish we have had! The rice pudding,poached pears went down a treat!Great birthday dinner!Well done to Chris the amazing chef! We will definitely try to visit again.Perhaps in the daylight to appreciate the marina next time! Please try to visit when staying or visiting the lakes.

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FAQs

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 015394 22785.

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2+ people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant

The Marina, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
  • Neighbourhood
    Windermere
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Dallinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    015394 22785
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.
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